Receptacle and support therefor



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RECEPTACLE AND SUPPORT THEREFOR Filed July 29, 1939 INVENTOR WILLIAM R.Housa ATTORN S Patented May 28, 1940 STAT RECEPTACLE AND SUPPORT THEREFOR William H. House, Toledo, Ohio, assignor to Owens-Illinois Glass Company, a corporation of Ghio Appiication July 29, 1939, Serial No. 287,386

(Claims.

My invention relates to improvements in receptacles and supports therefor and more particularly is concerned with the provision of a novel form of receptacle and support for use in 5 the gathering of turpentine gum.

An object of my invention is the provision of a novel form of receptacle preferably made of glass and a support therefor formed of relatively heavy gage wire, the latter being of such structure that it requires only a comparatively short length of wire in its formation,

A further object of the invention is the provision of supporting means for a receptacle of the above character which well be utilized 5 as a ball or handle for transporting the receptacle from place to place.

Other objects will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.

In the accompanying drawing:

Fig, 1 is a side elevational view showing the receptacle and support embodying my invention attached to the trunk of a tree.

Fig. 2 is a detail side elevational view of the receptacle and support.

Fig. 3 is an elevational view taken. at right angles to Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the support.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view showing another form of loop that may be employed.

In the illustrated embodiment of my invention it is shown supported upon the trunk (i of a tree from which turpentine gum or sap flows down a trough l to the receptacle 8 or container, the latter being removably secured to the tree by a support a looped portion of which engages a nail it? or like fastener, which has been driven into the trunk 6.

The receptacle it includes a bottom ii, an upwardly and outwardly sloping continuous side 40 wall i2 and a radially outwardly directed head 53 or rib at its upper margin. This rib provides a substantially continuous downwardly facing shoulder it or ledge adapted for engagement with a portion of the support 9 as will be apparent presently. Opposed. radial recesses are formed at diametrical points in the rib i3, externally of the receptacle, for engagement with portions of the support 2?.

The support as shown, is formed from a length of relatively heavy gage wire and is substantially semi-circular in shape and designed for engagement substantially throughout its length with the aforementioned shoulder 14. The support may be said to include a pair of curved arms 18 which are connected at adjacent ends by an (Cl. Fl-11) upstanding substantially U-shape loop ll, which loop is intended for engagement with the aforementioned nail It or other fastening device. The other, or outer, ends of the arms 16 are bent upwardly as at i8 and thence inwardly to form pintles H9, or fingers, whichproject into the pair of diametrically opposed recesses IS. The dimensions of the support and rib !3 are such that the arms It firmly engage with the downwardly facing shoulder E i and ofier substantial support for the receptacle. If desired, the support may be removed from the position shown in the drawing and then attached to the receptacle in the same fashion as and for the same purpose as, the bail or handle ordinarily employed in transporting a water bucket or like receptacle.

In Fig. 5 I have illustrated another form of loop H in which the wire is twisted as at 2%. Obviously, various types of loops may well be employed in this connection.

Modifications may be resorted to within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In combination, a bucket-like receptacle having an open upper end, an outstanding rib at said upper end forming a downwardly facing shoulder about the periphery of the receptacle, said rib having a pair of diametrically opposed radial recesses in its outer face, and a support for the receptacle including a semi-circular element positioned in engagement with said shoulder and fingers at the ends of said element projecting into the recesses.

2. In combination, a bucket-like receptacle having an open upper end, an outstanding rib at said upper end forming a downwardly facing shoulder about the periphery of the receptacle, said rib having a pair of diametrically opposed radial recesses in its outer face, a support for the receptacle including a semi-circular element positioned in engagement with said shoulder and fingers at the ends of said element projecting into the recesses, and a loop-like offset between the ends of said element.

3. In combination, a bucket-like receptacle having an open upperv end, an outstanding rib at said upper end forming a downwardly facing shoulder about the periphery of the receptacle, said rib having a pair of diametrically opposed radial recesses in its outer face, and a support for the receptacle including a semi-circular element positioned in engagement with said shoulder, said element having its end portions inclined upwardly and thence inwardly for reception in said recesses,

4. In combination, a bucket-like receptacle having an open upper end, an outstanding rib at said upper end forming a downwardly facing shoulder about the periphery of the receptacle, said rib having a pair of diametrically opposed radial recesses in its outer face, a support for the receptacle including a semi-circular element positioned in engagement with said shoulder, said element having its end portions inclined upwardly and thence inwardly for reception in said recesses, and a loop-like ofiset between the ends of said element.

5. In combination, a bucket-like receptacle radial recesses in its outer face, a support for 5 the receptacle including a semi-circular wire p0- sitioned in engagement with said shoulder and having its ends bent upwardly and radially inward into the recesses and a substantially inverted U-shaped offset between the ends of said 10 wire.

WILLIAM R. HOUSE. 

